How to Get Started

If you're preparing to start sit-stand, congratulations!

We recommend you take it easy initially and build up your standing time gradually over a series of
weeks and months.

Experts recommend splitting your time evenly between standing and sitting, accumulating at least
two-hours per day of standing and light activity,
eventually progressing to a total accumulation of four hours.

Those individuals new to adopting more standing-based work could expect some musculoskeletal
sensations and some fatigue as part of the change process. If such sensations cannot be relieved
either by an altered posture or walking for a few minutes, then you should rest (including sitting)
with a posture that relieves the sensations. If discomfort does persist, then seek appropriate medical advice.

Similar to the risks of prolonged static seated positions, so too should prolonged static standing
postures be avoided.

Please keep in mind our top 5 tips below:

Top 5 tips for users of Sit-Stand:

Build it up gradually. Start with 20 minute standing, then sit for 40 minutes and
repeat throughout the day

Avoid excessive sitting and standing. Keep moving around, take frequent breaks,
and make a conscious
effort to mix it up. Standing all day can lead to back, knee or foot problems.

Make sure you have comfortable footwear and think about a comfort mat.

Also find out the things you do better sitting e.g concise and creative writing,
proof reading, in depth analysis.

To prevent injury, each Sit-Stand desk solution requires compliance with the
ergonomic safety standards recommended for any computer desk:

WRISTS

are flat by the keyboard

ELBOWS

form a 90-degree angle when typing

EYES

look forward to the monitor

About Us

Get Australia Standing is a dynamic campaign to increase awareness and education of the dangers of
sedentary working and prolonged sitting time. Regular minor movement while at work is essential for us to:

keep our bodies healthy

prevent illness & relieve stress

liberate us & make us more productive

Active Working and sit-stand workstations deliver a compelling solution,
enabling us to mix up sitting with intermittent periods of standing.